Colja Dams

Creating better results

Colja Dams, CEO of VOK DAMS, is one of the leading experts in live communication worldwide. With over 1,000 events per year and 200+ awards, he sets standards in the industry. As an innovator and visionary for future event strategies and brand staging, he captivates companies and audiences with his energy and foresight. Colja Dams is driving the industry forward by utilizing technologies such as XR, virtualization, and AI for unforgettable brand experiences. As an inspiring speaker with international experience, he is ideal for marketing congresses, innovation forums, and digital leadership events. Book Colja Dams now and discover new ways to make brands come alive.

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Management, Leadership & Change

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Vita

Innovation Meets Emotion: Colja Dams – Pioneer of Live Communication

Colja Dams is the CEO of VOK DAMS, one of the world’s leading agencies for events and live marketing, and a true thought leader in brand staging, event strategy, and the future of communication. With energy, passion, and foresight, he inspires companies and audiences alike—showing what live communication can achieve today and tomorrow.

1,000+ Events per Year, 200+ Awards, 19 Global Locations

What Colja Dams and his team accomplish sets benchmarks for the industry: over 1,000 events annually for mid-sized businesses and global brands—across 19 countries on five continents. VOK DAMS projects have received numerous awards and are shaping how brands are experienced around the world.

Always One Step Ahead: Technology & Trends

As a pioneer in hybrid events, sustainable event concepts, and digital brand experiences, Colja Dams actively drives the development of the industry. He expertly harnesses the potential of technologies like XR, virtualization, and AI to create meaningful brand experiences. In his keynotes, he inspires with future trends, hands-on case studies, and insights into transforming live communication.

Why Colja Dams Is the Ideal Speaker for Your Event

  • CEO of one of the world’s leading live marketing agencies
  • Innovator & thought leader on the future of events and brand communication
  • Speaker with hands-on expertise from 1,000+ projects & global event experience
  • Inspiring presenter with energy, clarity & a keen sense for trends
  • Ideal for marketing congresses, innovation forums, event industry gatherings & digital leadership events

Book Colja Dams now—and learn how to rethink and elevate brand experiences.

Topics

The AI factor: How will AI change events?

  • What impact will AI have on the planning and execution of an event?
  • Will classic live events disappear for good?
  • And what does the future of experiential marketing look like?

Agile event management - More us. More impact. More WOW.

  • How to master WOW projects
  • How do teams get the “maker spirit?”
  • Agile mindset for more efficiency, more innovation and more fun

Future trends in events

  • The potential of micro events
  • Sustainability and its opportunities
  • Why data-driven event management is the future

 

Further topics:

Code of WOW - Measurably more experience!

New Live - The power of the campfire

Hybrid events - Successfully combining virtual & live

Innovation management -
What companies can learn from events, congresses & co.

References & Press

References - Presentations

  • IMEX
  • The Special Event Conference and Tradeshow
  • BOE International
  • BrandEx
  • Experiential Marketing Summit
  • The Meetings Show
  • Eurobike
  • Event Tech Live
  • XING Events Digital Stage
  • IBM Think
  • OMR - DigiEx Stage by NEXTLIVE
  • Scientific Conference Event Research

 

References - Press

“The agency VOK DAMS has radically digitalized itself.”
Handelsblatt

 

“Colja Dams is head of one of the world's leading event agencies. The forced break has made him more relaxed than ever - also with regard to the future of his industry.”
Welt

 

"I've had the pleasure to work with Colja and his team of professionals for many years. I have always found Colja to be an inspirational leader and thinker from whom I have learnt a lot over the years. He runs his business with integrity and foresight - always seeking to ensure that they are at the forefront of thinking in business events, live events and all forms of marketing. Since working with Mr. Wolf (part of the VOK DAMS family of businesses) our communications in the German speaking markets have been transformed. The team has become integrated successfully with our team and operate as one." 
Carina Bauer, CEO IMEX Group

Publications

Cover: Nachhaltige Events agil umgesetzt

Nachhaltige Events agil umgesetzt

ISBN : 978-3658427825

Amazon: Nachhaltige Events agil umgesetzt
Cover: Live Campaigns: Event-Kampagnen als Konzept einer wirkungsvollen Marketing-Kommunikation (essentials)

Live Campaigns: Event-Kampagnen als Konzept einer wirkungsvollen Marketing-Kommunikation (essentials)

ISBN : 3658244348

14.99 €

Amazon: Live Campaigns: Event-Kampagnen als Konzept einer wirkungsvollen Marketing-Kommunikation (essentials)
Cover: Agiles Event Management: Vom „Wow“ zum „How“ im erfolgreichen Event Management (essentials)

Agiles Event Management: Vom „Wow“ zum „How“ im erfolgreichen Event Management (essentials)

ISBN : 3658254998

14.99 €

Amazon: Agiles Event Management: Vom „Wow“ zum „How“ im erfolgreichen Event Management (essentials)

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Presentation types

Required equipment

Equipment: Projector
Projector
Equipment: Internet/WiFi
Internet/WiFi
Equipment: Microphone
Microphone
Equipment: Apple notebook
Apple notebook